Tag: plant taxonomy
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Plant Profile: All About Irises
Iris is the largest genus in the plant family Iridaceae comprised of about 300 species of plants. The name “Iris” comes from the Greek word […]
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Plant Profile: All About Dandelions
Taraxacum officinale. This is the scientific name of the common dandelion. The dandelion is in the plant family Asteraceae. Dandelions are herbaceous perennials. This means […]
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Plant Taxonomy: Understanding the Basics
What is taxonomy? Taxonomy is the branch of science that classifies organisms into different groups or types based on their characteristics, and more recently, their […]
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Botany Terminology: Exploring Basic Parts of a Flower
Botanically, flower parts are actually considered modified leaves. These highly specialized “leaves” are arranged in 4 whorls (rings of leaves that connect to the same […]
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Most Interesting Branches of Botany
Botany is the scientific study of plants and is also commonly referred to as “plant biology”, “plant science”, or “phytology”. Botany is a branch of […]
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